/principals Principals en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 18 May 2026 18:00:51 GMT /leadership/opinion-our-schools-are-breaking-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-we-can-fix-it/2026/05 Making the teaching profession more sustainable starts with a new school leadership architecture. Mon, 18 May 2026 18:00:51 GMT /leadership/opinion-our-schools-are-breaking-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-we-can-fix-it/2026/05 /leadership/lessons-learned-about-effective-professional-development-for-principals/2026/05 The best professional development for principals has a lot in common with the best PD for teachers. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/lessons-learned-about-effective-professional-development-for-principals/2026/05 /leadership/three-retiring-principals-on-whats-changed-in-schools/2026/05 These principals reflect on the rising challenges reshaping school leadership. Fri, 15 May 2026 17:34:31 GMT /leadership/three-retiring-principals-on-whats-changed-in-schools/2026/05 /leadership/opinion-if-we-want-teachers-to-stay-principals-must-lead-differently/2026/05 Here are three ways school leaders can make teaching feel more sustainable. Tue, 05 May 2026 18:57:51 GMT /leadership/opinion-if-we-want-teachers-to-stay-principals-must-lead-differently/2026/05 /leadership/how-top-principals-advocate-for-their-students-and-schools/2026/05 Principal-advocates coach and encourage others in schools to speak up Mon, 04 May 2026 20:37:13 GMT /leadership/how-top-principals-advocate-for-their-students-and-schools/2026/05 /leadership/weve-got-to-do-it-with-love-how-this-principal-of-the-year-fosters-belonging/2026/04 Sonia Ruiz has been named the 2026 Middle School Principal of the Year. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:09:41 GMT /leadership/weve-got-to-do-it-with-love-how-this-principal-of-the-year-fosters-belonging/2026/04 /leadership/were-going-grassroots-how-a-principal-of-the-year-is-boosting-ap-enrollment/2026/04 Jason Johnson, the high school principal of the year, wants every student to succeed. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:58:24 GMT /leadership/were-going-grassroots-how-a-principal-of-the-year-is-boosting-ap-enrollment/2026/04 /leadership/opinion-a-heartbreaking-meeting-with-a-teacher-changed-how-i-see-accountability/2026/04 Too often, principals confuse accountability with fear. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:20:52 GMT /leadership/opinion-a-heartbreaking-meeting-with-a-teacher-changed-how-i-see-accountability/2026/04 /policy-politics/not-our-job-principals-decry-a-proposal-to-track-student-immigration-status/2026/04 A principals group has publicly opposed efforts to require schools to track immigration status. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:14:24 GMT /policy-politics/not-our-job-principals-decry-a-proposal-to-track-student-immigration-status/2026/04 /leadership/how-4-principals-used-student-voice-to-improve-school-culture/2026/04 Principals share how to ensure students are true partners in shaping their schools. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:31:09 GMT /leadership/how-4-principals-used-student-voice-to-improve-school-culture/2026/04 /leadership/opinion-formative-assessments-are-top-of-mind-for-teachers-they-should-be-for-principals-too/2026/04 Teachers and leaders often find themselves on different pages when it comes to student progress. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:44:56 GMT /leadership/opinion-formative-assessments-are-top-of-mind-for-teachers-they-should-be-for-principals-too/2026/04 /leadership/opinion-were-not-preparing-principals-for-the-real-job-of-school-leadership/2026/03 A shocking amount of school leadership is not about students. It is about adults. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:48:38 GMT /leadership/opinion-were-not-preparing-principals-for-the-real-job-of-school-leadership/2026/03 /leadership/principal-turnover-went-down-in-this-state-but-thats-not-the-end-of-the-story/2026/03 North Carolina lowered its principal attrition rate. Those who stay report working conditions haven’t changed. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:50:41 GMT /leadership/principal-turnover-went-down-in-this-state-but-thats-not-the-end-of-the-story/2026/03 /leadership/opinion-when-are-you-coming-to-read-to-our-class-how-a-principal-makes-time-for-joy/2026/03 When this elementary school leader began scheduling read-alouds, he noticed an immediate change. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:22:13 GMT /leadership/opinion-when-are-you-coming-to-read-to-our-class-how-a-principal-makes-time-for-joy/2026/03 /leadership/meet-the-national-principals-association-why-the-110-year-old-org-rebranded/2026/03 Elementary school leaders will add new priorities for the national organization. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:56:56 GMT /leadership/meet-the-national-principals-association-why-the-110-year-old-org-rebranded/2026/03 /leadership/how-top-principals-are-improving-schools-across-the-country/2026/03 Principals must empower student and teacher voices. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:02:22 GMT /leadership/how-top-principals-are-improving-schools-across-the-country/2026/03 /leadership/what-3-top-principals-do-so-students-feel-like-they-belong-at-school/2026/03 Principals use belonging, mentorship, and creative incentives to boost attendance. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:38:50 GMT /leadership/what-3-top-principals-do-so-students-feel-like-they-belong-at-school/2026/03 /leadership/opinion-school-leaders-must-protect-their-own-well-being-here-are-the-3-areas-to-watch/2026/03 Principals are under enormous stress. Don’t downplay it. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:35:53 GMT /leadership/opinion-school-leaders-must-protect-their-own-well-being-here-are-the-3-areas-to-watch/2026/03 /leadership/this-principal-puts-relationships-ahead-of-content-heres-how/2026/03 A school leader discusses how he and his staff create a safe and supportive learning environment. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:29:02 GMT /leadership/this-principal-puts-relationships-ahead-of-content-heres-how/2026/03 /technology/how-school-leaders-can-combat-rising-cyber-threats/2026/03 Continuous training and student engagement can be key in protecting schools. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:17:06 GMT /technology/how-school-leaders-can-combat-rising-cyber-threats/2026/03 /leadership/opinion-the-one-word-that-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-can-use-to-reclaim-their-joy/2026/02 The work may not change, but your perspective can. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:02:22 GMT /leadership/opinion-the-one-word-that-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-can-use-to-reclaim-their-joy/2026/02 /leadership/what-school-leaders-should-do-when-parents-are-detained-downloadable/2026/02 School leaders are increasingly in need of guidance due to heightened immigration enforcement. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:09:30 GMT /leadership/what-school-leaders-should-do-when-parents-are-detained-downloadable/2026/02 /leadership/on-capitol-hill-relieved-principals-press-for-even-more-federal-support/2026/02 With the fiscal 2026 budget maintaining level K-12 funding, principals look to the future. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:53:37 GMT /leadership/on-capitol-hill-relieved-principals-press-for-even-more-federal-support/2026/02 /leadership/principals-need-pd-too-heres-what-they-list-as-top-priorities/2026/02 Teacher retention and improving academic performance often top the list. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:01:23 GMT /leadership/principals-need-pd-too-heres-what-they-list-as-top-priorities/2026/02 /leadership/principals-can-make-or-break-schools-how-districts-find-the-right-fit/2026/01 Gauging job candidates' readiness for the challenges of running a school is not easy. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:31:29 GMT /leadership/principals-can-make-or-break-schools-how-districts-find-the-right-fit/2026/01 /leadership/heightened-immigration-enforcement-is-weighing-on-most-principals/2026/01 A new survey of high school principals highlights how immigration enforcement is affecting schools. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:22:31 GMT /leadership/heightened-immigration-enforcement-is-weighing-on-most-principals/2026/01 /leadership/opinion-what-a-conversation-about-my-marriage-taught-me-about-running-a-school/2026/01 As principals grow into the role, we must find the courage to ask hard questions about our leadership. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:40:01 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-a-conversation-about-my-marriage-taught-me-about-running-a-school/2026/01 /leadership/how-principals-are-coaching-the-next-generation-of-school-leaders/2026/01 Mentors give aspiring school leaders an unvarnished view of the principalship. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:11:22 GMT /leadership/how-principals-are-coaching-the-next-generation-of-school-leaders/2026/01 /leadership/how-these-3-states-are-building-a-principal-pipeline/2026/01 Principal apprenticeship programs aim to remove barriers to school leadership. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:07:00 GMT /leadership/how-these-3-states-are-building-a-principal-pipeline/2026/01